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Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

Early voting period begins November 22 in Louisiana

Early voting will take place from Friday, Nov. 22 to Saturday, Nov. 30. The polls will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Louisiana's biggest ever coastal project may hit another setback. More study may be needed.

A review of "forever chemicals" may be in order -- even though scientists say they may already know the answer. It could further delay the $3 billion plan.

Sara to breeze across the Gulf Coast early this week

Tropical Storm Sara has brought catastrophic, life-threatening flooding and mudslides over northern portions of Honduras. In fact, there have been reports of over 40 inches of rain at some locations in Honduras.

LSU loses four-star offensive linemen to Ole Miss after Florida loss

LSU lost to Florida on Saturday, but the Tigers also took a loss on the recruiting trail. Four-star offensive lineman Devin Harper flipped his commitment from LSU to Ole Miss. It wasn't a surprise. Earlier in the week,

How Many Points Did Lakers' Bronny James Score in Win Over Pelicans?

The Los Angeles Lakers grabbed another win on Saturday night, dispatching the New Orleans Pelicans by a score of 104-99. The win was the fifth straight for Los Angeles as they seem to be catching their stride early on in the season.

How to Watch the Nicholls State vs. SE Louisiana Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for Nov. 21

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Nicholls State Colonels vs. SE Louisiana Lions game, Thursday, Nov. 21.

Grammy Award winning Lainey Wilson honored in Baskin Louisiana

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Grammy Award winning artist Lainey Wilson was honored Nov. 16 in her home town, Baskin Louisiana. Not only does Wilson now have a portion of highway 15 named after her, but she also received the 20th marker on the Northeast Louisiana Music Trail, and November 16th is now known as Lainey Wilson Day.

Auburn dominates ULM 48-14 ahead of TAMU, ‘Bama matchups

The Auburn Tigers (4-6) moved a step closer to becoming bowl eligible in Hugh Freeze’s second year on the Plains, easily dispatching the University of Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks.

Duck hunters hope cold fronts will save first split

Last week’s midweek cold front, and another even colder front predicted this week, could save Louisiana’s first split of the 60-day duck season.

Stephanie Grace: Rhetoric aside, Jeff Landry is not following Bobby Jindal's disastrous path

When Gov. Jeff Landry boasted last week that he's proposing the largest tax cut in state history, he didn't mention that he's seeking to offset it with different taxes. That makes him a very different sort of Republican governor than the last one,

2 maps show that Americans rely on income like Social Security more than they used to

An aging population and high healthcare costs mean that more Americans are leaning on government assistance for their income.

Louisiana Tech wins 76-66 over UMass

Amaree Abram had 19 points in Louisiana Tech's 76-66 win over UMass on Wednesday. Abram also contributed six rebounds and three steals for the Bulldogs (3-0). Sean Newman Jr. added 14 points and 12 assists.

Louisiana State Police investigate murder-suicide in St. James Parish

The incident started in Gonzales when the police department along with the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office began chasing a suspect.

Louisiana Mom Claimed Son Was 'Kidnapped' While Fixing Tire, Before 'Awful Truth' Revealed: Sheriff

Police now say "there was no kidnapping," detailing the shocking allegations Artasia Quantaya Viges's son made after they found him nearby.

Louisiana Film Allies Scramble to Save Tax Credit: ‘There’s a Lot of Panic’

Allies of the film industry in the Louisiana Legislature said Wednesday they will work to salvage the state’s production incentive, after the House voted to repeal it this week. The state House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to sunset the $150 million program on June 30,

Louisiana Congressional seats cost less in 2024 election cycle

With incumbents in five of six Louisiana congressional districts running against poorly-funded opponents, the campaign expenditures on average were down in this election. The Federal Election Commission compiles each candidate's campaign donations and expenditures starting January 1 in the non-election year until mid-October of an election year.

Former Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal at Mar-A-Lago as rumors swirl about role in Trump cabinet

Former Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal visited Mar-a-Lago, President-Elect Donald Trump's Florida resort, amid rumors that Trump could pick him for a role in his cabinet. Jindal posted Thursday on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter ...

Who's on Donald Trump's short list in Louisiana for possible key appointments?

President-elect Donald Trump is mining political talent in Louisiana for his administration, according to reports

LSU student arrested, accused of threatening to kill Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Louisiana State Police arrested a Louisiana State University student after an investigation into a death threat made against Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry. Jackson Pemberton, 21, of Baton Rouge, was charged with threatening a ...

Jeff Landry's tax plan advances in Louisiana Legislature, with tax increases to offset tax cuts

Jeff Landry’s complicated tax package continued to power forward Wednesday as a key legislative committee approved more than $1 billion in new sales taxes. That money would mostly offset the House’s decision the day before to cut income taxes and repeal the corporate franchise tax.

Louisiana ranks No. 1 and 2 for some sexually transmitted infections, new CDC data shows

The state ranks No. 1 for cases of chlamydia among all states, No. 8 for primary and secondary syphilis, the stage during which the disease is most infectious; No. 7 for congenital syphilis, which is passed to a newborn during pregnancy; and No. 2 for gonorrhea, behind only Alaska.

Federal Judge Blocks Louisiana Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Classrooms

The ruling is likely the first in what could be a long legal fight for conservative Christian groups hoping to amplify public expressions of faith.

Cleo Fields Achieves Historic Win in Louisiana's Congressional Race, Flipping Red Seat Blue

Cleo Fields' victory in Louisiana's newly drawn district marks a significant win for Democrats, flipping a Republican seat blue for the first time in a decade.

Nearly two dozen retired research chimps will move to a Louisiana sanctuary

Animal advocates have been fighting for years to get the animals moved. They have not been used as test subjects since 2015, when the NIH retired chimpanzees from invasive research.

Louisiana House to take up tax measures, presenting first big test for Jeff Landry

Mandie Landry and Rep. Matthew Willard — and by Jan Moller, director of Invest in Louisiana, a Baton Rouge nonprofit that favors a progressive tax system. They worry that the net effect of the changes would be budget deficits. Landry’s plan would make ...

Louisiana Bureau of Investigations traces VPN on some of the racist spam messages

BATON ROUGE, La. (KNOE) - Louisana Attorney General Liz Murrill said the Louisana Bureau of Investigation’s Cyber Unit has learned new information about some of the racist spam text messages. According to Murrill, the LBI traced some of the racist messages back to a VPN in Poland.

Louisiana Attorney General's Cyber Unit traces racist texts to VPN in Poland

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill's Cyber Unit discovered new details about racist spam text messages that were sent to some residents. "My cyber team

Louisiana State Police needs help finding family of bicyclist struck and killed in Jefferson Parish

The Louisiana State Police is asking for the public's help locating the family of a man who was killed in a crash in Marrero. Lan Si Ho, 64, of Marrero, was struck and killed by Mark Allen Sicuro , 34, of Marrero on Halloween night. Ho was riding his bike on Barataria Boulevard near the fog line on Eighty Arpent Road.

Louisiana vs. Arkansas State prediction, odds, time, line: 2024 College Football Week 11 picks

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (7-1) play a conference opponent when they host the Arkansas State Red Wolves (5-3) on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Cajun Field in a Sun Belt showdown. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+, with the opening kick at 5 p.m. ET.

Louisiana artists shine among 2025 Grammy nominations

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Several Louisiana artists and groups are among the 2025 Grammy nominees announced Friday, November 8. This year’s honors are a blend of familiar names and rising talent from across the state, with standout names in genres like country, roots, and visual media.

Buc-ee's opening locations in Louisiana; find out where and when these stores will open

In 2023, the store’s company purchased two plots of land in Louisiana, one is located in Ruston and the other in Lafayette. Currently, both Buc-ee's locations are still under construction, and they are both expected to open some time during 2025.

Louisiana constitutional rewrite moves forward favorably

On Friday, Gov. Jeff Landry’s proposal to amend Article 7 of the Louisiana Constitution was heard by the Ways & Means committee. The committee voted to move forward favorably with House Bill 7. House Bill 7,

ACLU of Louisiana issues statement on racist text messages following Trump election

The organization was made aware that several Black Louisianans have received “racist and frightening” text messages following Election Day.

Jeff Landry's tax package advances in Louisiana Legislature but obstacles are mounting

A legislative committee in Louisiana has approved the popular parts of Gov. Jeff Landry's tax plan, but obstacles loom.

Louisiana prepares to host Arkansas State for homecoming

After playing four of its last five games on the road, the’ Cajuns Football team celebrates Homecoming on Saturday when it entertains Sun Belt Conference